Poor sleep is killing your health. Here's how to fix it.

Dr Wendy Troxel, author of "Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep," explains why sleep is so important for our physical and mental health, and the simple fixes we can make to improve how long we sleep, and the quality of sleep we get.

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00:00 Intro
00:45 How sleep differs for older adults
02:16 Lifestyle changes can affect your sleep
03:14 How to fix poor sleep habits
05:46 What to do if you can’t get to sleep
07:01 The health consequences of poor sleep
09:01 How sleep can affect your relationships